Fantasy tales written by Island youth and teens could see print. The Mercer Island Reporter, Mercer Island Library, Island Books and the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department are holding a writing contest for youth and teens in three age groups: 10-12; 13-15; and 16-19.

The following Mercer Island High School students were inducted into the National Honor society on May 4. The society officers for 2004-05 are are President, Karen Zemplenyi; Vice president, Lee Cordova; Secretary, Michelle Lam; and Treasurer, Stanlsy Gu.

A Seattle resident told police that someone stole a white 1991 Honda Accord that was parked in the Walgreen's parking lot in the 2700 block of 78th Avenue S.E. The car was borrowed from a Bremerton man who is currently out of the country. The Seattle man left the vehicle in the lot at about 9 a.m. May 11 while he was working nearby. When he returned to the lot at 7 p.m., the car was missing.

An informational meeting and coffee, hosted by Mercer Island High School principal Kathy Siddoway, on proposed changes to the high school Bridges advisory program will be held at 7 p.m., May 25 at the Mercer Island High School library.

As part of Potterfest in July, The Mercer Island Reporter, Mercer Island Library, Island Books and the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department are holding a writing contest for youth and teens in three age groups: 10-12; 13-15; and 16-19.

As a member of the boomer generation, I have noticed an interesting phenomenon among my peers. Many who have had successful careers in the private sector are ready to chuck it all and move to the non-profit world. The good news is that many non-profits are welcoming these people with open arms. Nancy Lee, owner of Social Marketing Services, teaches courses on non-profit management at Seattle University and University of Washington. She points out, ``Non-profits are looking for people who are experienced with entrepreneurship, revenue streams, customer service and performance management. They need people who have spent some time in for-profit business and are strategic thinkers.''